PS Nurse Practitioner

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to provide primary care in a clinic or hospital setting. This role involves assessing patient conditions, formulating treatment plans, and performing essential medical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Nursing and be licensed to practice in Utah. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in Utah is required.
• National Certification requires passing a nationally accredited exam.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients, formulating medical plans based on evaluations.
• Consult with physicians and perform diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medical Planning

Diagnostic Testing

Invasive Procedures

Patient Counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

National Certification

Tools

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

ATLS Certification

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

This position provides primary care and treatment to a group of patients in a clinic or hospital unit. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

1. Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physical examinations and obtaining medical histories.
2. Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient’s condition.
3. Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
4. Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
5. Performs selected invasive procedures for therapeutic and/or diagnostic reasons within scope of validated competence.
6. Initiates and/or recommends medical drug therapies or other forms of related therapeutic treatment and procedures in accordance with approved protocols/policy.
7. Complies with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
8. Participates in quality improvement activities.
9. Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance.
10. Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

1. Licensure to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Utah.

Preferred:

1. Certification in ACLS / BLS / NRP / ATLS may be required by your department or by privileging criteria.
2. Utah State prescriptive privileges.
3. Licensure is obtained by completing a Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (the only equivalency to the Master’s degree is current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner) and a National Certification which requires the successful completion of a nationally accredited examination.
4. UHPPM 1-56 requires that newly hired non-physician providers apply for credentialing and privileging at the time of hire.
5. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (